Pigs

Sheep and cattle kill down on 2025 levels in first seven months

The sheep and cattle kill were down on 2025 levels from January to July of this year, while the pig kill was up.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Sheep and cattle kill down on 2025 levels in first seven months

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New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Cattle kill drops over 10% in first half of 2026

Cattle kill drops over 10% in first half of 2026

NEWS 27 July 2026

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

NEWS 27 June 2026

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

NEWS 24 June 2026

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UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

The UFU has, again, hit out at Sofina's decision to not renew some pig contracts at the end of this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

Renowned for its pork and dairy production, Denmark has become the only country in the EU not to have a minister for agriculture.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

David Wright reports from a pig research seminar held at AFBI Hillsborough

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

UFU deputy president winds down pig unit

UFU deputy president winds down pig unit

Tyrone farmer Glenn Cuddy is among those who have been told their pig contracts will not be renewed.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

On this week's podcast, Shane Maher chats with Hannah Furlong about his journey to completing a PhD in animal science and his role with the Irish Shows Association.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Cattle and sheep kills down in first four months of 2026

Cattle and sheep kills down in first four months of 2026

There has been a decline in both the cattle and sheep kills in the first four months of 2026, while the pig kill has increased.

NEWS 13 May 2026

UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

A number of smaller pig producers won't have their contracts renewed by Sofina Foods.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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